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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,808.81, 275,876.32 and 162,388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,808.81, 275,876.32 and 162,388.73 is: 242,408.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,808.81 : 275,876.32 = 162,388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,808.81/275,876.32 = 162,388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,808.81x = 275,876.32 × 162,388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,808.81x = 44,799,204,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799,204,065.48/184,808.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,408.39

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